Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched therapeutic approaches to date. Numerous studies prove that it affects people who engage in it with the help of a qualified therapist.
CBT is effective for many mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and trauma disorders. It supports the idea that people have cognitions, or thoughts, that are unhelpful that can lead to unhelpful behaviors. To change these behaviors, CBT therapists help clients examine their negative ways of thinking.
Your CBT therapist will first examine your negative thought patterns. Recognizing your unhelpful thoughts can lead to clarity about your actions. Once you understand how your unhelpful thoughts influence your behavior, your therapist will work with you to identify more helpful ways of thinking. Additionally, your therapist will help you find more positive ways of coping with negative thoughts and strong emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy utilizes individualized learning through homework activities that can help you more efficiently integrate the strategies you learn in therapy into your everyday life. Once you’ve incorporated some of these strategies into your daily life, your therapist will work with you to continue to reshape any negative or unhelpful ways of thinking that might arise.
Therapists Who Specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Life’s journey is long and it can be bumpy. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to. At LifeWorks Counseling Center in Pottstown, PA, we are here to help! We help clients thrive throughout all stages of life to and live with confidence. Lorraine Donnelly, LPC, and Shirley Zagorski, LCSW, deliver high quality psychotherapy services and education to children, adolescents, and adults. We also of...
I help those who wish to overcome the myriad cognitive and physiological influences of interpersonal trauma. My practice concentrates on victims / survivors of domestic violence, as well as abusive partners who wish to grow and enhance the quality of their lives and relationships. I use trauma-informed insight into complex family-related dysfunction due to power and control. Client awareness an...
Are you stressed and anxious? Does it feel you can't function in life the way you used to? Are you struggling with your past holding you back? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You've likely been...
My goal in therapy is to help you have more satisfying and effective relationships, find a greater sense of stability and empowerment, and discover a greater sense of meaning to your life. Though the work sometimes takes great courage, requires significant hope, commitment, and strength, in my experience it’s well worth it. From the start, I work towards establishing a trusting relationship,...
Life gets hard at times with increasing demands and a finite amount of resources. As creatures of habit, we tend to get stuck in what seems like a never-ending cycle. My clients come to me with a desire for REAL change. They may be managing long-standing mental health problems and/or new and chronic medical conditions. They also seek to improve their relationships and find out what makes their...
We all have one life to live. However, life is not always predictable. Sometimes, we have situations and circumstances that hinder the fulfillment of personal or family life. As your therapist, my goal and aspiration is to support you in exploring and processing unresolved issues that come against this fulfillment, and find ways to enrich your life to total wholeness. By providing direct and...
Making the decision to take control over your mental health, can feel very empowering, yet, can bring forth many thoughts of uncertainty. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 + years’ experience in the field of Behavioral Health and Substance Use, I am here to assist you in beginning your journey to becoming your best self! Together, we will break down barriers that prevent you from...
I strongly believe in helping others to build positive lives. My goal in life is to help others succeed to the best of their abilities. I believe you can find happiness and inner peace if given the right tools and support. I use a strengths based, solution focused approach, along with incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. I have 10 plus years experience of working in the commun...
I am a counselor who enjoys working alongside clients to help them get through life's difficult struggles. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, and trauma. I completed my Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in December 2013 and I look forward to meeting and helping...
I enjoy working with adults from all backgrounds for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and testing services. I have great passion for working with the geriatric population. My goal is to keep individuals as independent as possible for as long as possible. Additionally, I am a US Army combat veteran and enjoy working with military and first responders. I ...
Danna Delafeld is a Licensed Psychological Associate with over two decades of experience providing mental health services to individuals struggling with anxiety and mood related disorders as well as to those who have experienced trauma. While working with a wide range of anxiety and mood related issues, Danna specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and body image issues, including the...
Taking the first step to seek treatment takes courage. Natalie believes in the possibilities for healing and growth in therapy through a genuine collaborative relationship. She offers compassionate care and effective treatment by creating a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space to help individuals navigate through difficult life changes. Natalie helps clients learn new skills to handle...
**Currently accepting new clients** Do you feel like you're taking care of everyone else in your life? Maybe it's time to work with someone who can hold space for you. Therapy is most effective when clients feel safe and seen. Because of this, I aim to create an accepting, non-judgmental, and inclusive space for you to be your true self. I work with a range of clients who feel stuck, lost,...
Have you been feeling stressed from seeing your child/teen struggle at school, at home or with friends? Is family disruption causing your child/teen to feel depressed or anxious, losing focus at school, difficulty with time management, or lack of motivation? I work with children, as young as toddler, to young adults to provide a safe space for them or with their families to find solutions to...
